Course Descriptions
Design Visualization
Number sequencing next to course name means the following: first digit designates the number of lecture hours for the course; the second digit designates the number of lab, clinic or practicum hours; and the third digit designates the credit hours for the course.
DV 191 Autodesk 3DS Max - Level I 3-0-3
This course is an introduction to AutoDesk® 3DS Max, a powerful software for 3D modeling, rendering and animation. Students learn the basics of 3-D computer modeling and rendering techniques; course topics include shape creation, lofting, material editing, morphing, scaling, light and camera placement, file importing, and rendering. (Prerequisite: working knowledge of AutoCAD® or permission of department head of Architectural Engineering Technology)
DV 192 Autodesk 3DS Max - Level 2 3-0-3
AutoDesk® 3DS Max - Level 2 is an advanced level course which prepares students to develop complex shapes, experiment with the vast capabilities of material editor and generate animations of their models. Students are introduced to a variety of different 3D components, which lead them to a representation project until it includes flat and smoothed forms, light sources, texture maps and the production of animations. In addition, students learn about rendering options and techniques from flat shading to raytracing and radiosity. (Prerequisites: DV 191 or permission of department head of Architectural Engineering Technology)
DV 193 Introduction to Photoshop 3-0-3
This course in structured to introduce students to the powerful tools of Photoshop for manipulating digital images, photo montage and its page layout applications. Students learn the skills and techniques for creating effective digital images for presentations and their use in rendering and visualization. The course topics cover Photoshop tools: channels and layers, typography, illustration, digital file formats, adding special effects through the use of filters, color and image enhancements. (Prerequisite: working knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment)
Revised: 05 May 2011